2. Course Requirements

A. Grades 9-12

Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 3

Required science courses: 1 course in Biology is required. By 2015 physics or chemistry will be required

Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? There is no required statewide curriculum, so the Earth science standards are required for all students 9-12, but how districts go about delivering those standards (integrated vs. a single course) is up to them to decide.

Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes. Earth science can be part of an integrated science course

If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes, it would count as one of the three required credits just like any science course.

Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Determined at the district level.

Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? Determined at the district level.

If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Determined at the district level.

B. Grades 6-8

Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)? There is no required statewide curriculum, so the earth science standards are required for all students 6-8, but how districts go about delivering those standards (integrated vs. a single course) is up to them to decide. A typical sequence in middle school is 7th grade life science and 8th grade earth science.

Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? Determined at the district level.